The Fayette Citizen-Sports Page
Wednesday, February 3, 1999
Panther freshmen undefeated late in season

By MICHAEL BOYLAN

Sports Editor

The Starr's Mill freshman basketball team is undefeated. Their current record is 9-0 and their wins have come against local rivals Fayette County, McIntosh and Sandy Creek as well as several other regional teams. The team is 15 members deep and most of the players played at either Booth, Whitewater or Rising Star last year. Coach Todd Little thinks the team's success stems from his players' excellent teamwork as well as their experience. "There are no superstars on this team, but the team effort is outstanding," Little says. "They are completely consistent. There is no difference in the level of play when we put in someone from the bench."

The goal of the Panthers isn't to run up the score on their opponents, it just happens as they accomplish other team goals. "For instance," says Coach Little, "we would try to get everyone on the team to score or we would try to get double figure rebounds and assists. In the process of accomplishing these goals we're beating all of our opponents by double figures."

The freshmen Panthers entered a tournament at Eagle's Landing this past weekend. They will play at Sandy Creek next Friday and then return for the final part of the Eagle's Landing Tournament. They have captured the attention of many, and Coach Little could not be more proud of his team.

In other freshmen basketball news, the Chiefs defeated Fayette County in a hard -fought, low- scoring battle last Tuesday, 30-26. the Chiefs fell behind by eight points after the first quarter but caught fire in the second and led at the half by a score of 19-16. The McIntosh defense was outstanding in the second half, holding the Tigers to only 10 points in the entire second half. Scott Prahl led the Chiefs in scoring with 10 points, while Billy Secor scored seven points and Drew Hartley added six. The freshmen Chiefs have three games remaining in the regular 1998/99 schedule.

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